grand larceny

noun

: larceny of property of a value greater than that fixed as constituting petit larceny

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Overall, the number of major felony offenses in the city (which include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny of a motor vehicle) climbed 44 percent between 2021 and 2024. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 The top charge — second-degree grand larceny as a crime of public corruption — carries a maximum potential sentence of 8 to 25 years in prison. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Seven former union officials — including two past chapter presidents — were arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny, and a seventh was cited for misdemeanor petit larceny. Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 29 May 2025 The 40 counts against Measures and KMR include one count of first-degree scheme to defraud, three counts of second-degree grand larceny, 28 counts of third-degree grand larceny, five counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand larceny

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand larceny was in 1618

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“Grand larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20larceny. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

Legal Definition

grand larceny

see larceny

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